Pegasus Grand Piano

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One of 14 in the World

LUIGI COLANI DESIGN

Only one available

for sale

The Schimmel / Colani Pegasus Grand Piano is the synthesis of

the creativity and artistry from world-renowned designer Professor

Luigi Colani in close cooperation with Schimmel Pianos of Braun-

schweig, Germany.

Wilhelm Schimmel built his rst piano in 1885, and four genera-

tions later the harmonious symbiosis of tradition and avant-garde

exclusively enables the three-dimensional monocoque construc-

tion of the Pegasus, giving the player a closer feeling of becoming

part of the music.

Professor Luigi Colani reimagined the traditional 88 keys and

gave the classic grand piano a futuristic organic shape with some

virtuoso upgrades. The Pegasus features a ergonomic curved key-board ( i. e. the keys exhibit a slight curvature ) that encompasses

7 1/4 octaves, a electrically operated hydraulic lid that allows you

to control the specic amount of projection desired, a fallboard

soft close system, the original Schimmel Triplex Scale CAPE

precision soundboard tri-dimensionally curved and formed with

a high performance back assembly with tension collector, a

Sostenuto pedal (middle pedal), a fully-adjustable integrated black

leather upholstered stool extendible in width, height, and distance

to the keyboard, and a hard-wearing professional lacquer nish

resulting in a grand piano of breathtaking elegance.

According to Luigi Colani, nature cre-

ates perfect designs. Straight lines

do not exist in nature , explains the

renowned designer. Thats why I

believe in bio-design which uses a vo-

cabulary whose inspiration comes from

organic shapes with their violence and

sensuality.

Stern, the weekly magazine of Europe,called him the Leonardo Da Vinci of

the 20th Century.

Its this belief that has resulted in

Colanis reputation as todays most

unconventional product designer and

creator of extravagant ideas. A design

genius who has also found tremendous

acceptance in the industrial world.

Rare Schimmel / Colani Pegasus Grand Piano


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Additional Details of the Schimmel Pegasus Grand CC 208 P

With the exception of the curved keyboard, the sound-producing portion and the keyboard-and-action assembly

correspond to the Schimmel Concert Chamber CC 208 (6 10) grand series. Its instrumental qualities are cre-

ated by masters of their profession.

Each Schimmel keyboard/action assembly is a work of art and precision, made from over 10,000 pieces (up-

rights over 8,000) carefully put together and perfectly regulated by Schimmels master craftsmen. The Original

Schimmel keyboard provides intimate access to the instrument. But what looks so simple at rst glance is in -deed very complex, so Schimmel has good reason to manufacture its own keyboard-the vital link to the Schim -

mel keyboard/action assembly. The action is the complicated system of levers located above the keys. Its system

must be in perfect balance in order to allow ne ppp and strong fff, fast repetition, and subtle sounding notes

and harmonies.

The pianists touch determines the speed and energy of the hammer contacting and energizing the strings. De-

tails in workmanship and material are paramount if the pianist is to enjoy playing the instrument and experience

rich, expanded dynamic sonority. Schimmel keyboard/action systems are examples of exclusive workmanship,

regulated to discriminating standards and ideally matched to the strung back assemblies.

Each Schimmel grand has a strung back assembly that is a carefully balanced unit, composed of cast iron, pre -

mium wood, ne copper, strong steel, precise tuning pins... The best kept industry secrets pertain to the mystery

of creating outstanding tone quality. The Schimmel strung back assembly is the very foundation for the manifes-

tation of quality sound. Schimmels unique combination of science and research have enabled the company to

develop its own proprietary design program-the CAPE system (Computer Assisted Piano Engineering) for the

creation of a universal paradigm in piano manufacture.

The cast iron frame is the backbone of the strung back assembly, supporting the tension exerted by the strings

(approx. 40,000 lbs). The plates are CAPE designed and thoroughly tested for proper reinforcement.

The back post assembly, with the integrated keybed, is the foundation and chassis for the soundboard and iron

plate. The back posts stabilize and reinforce the inner rim structure. They radially converge at the tension col -lector which is xed to the belly rail with a coaxial connection to the cast iron plate in the strategic area of the

pinblock.

The tri-dimensionally formed and curved soundboard is the heart of the highly efcient resonance system.

The diaphragmatic shape helps to conduct the energy of the vibrating strings to the most sensitive areas of the

soundboard. The triplex scale is a feature of all Schimmel grands and concert verticals O 132 and S 125. The

non-speaking segments of the strings are precisely engineered and tuned to reinforce specic harmonics for

enhanced tonal projection, clarity, sustain, and color.

The bridges connect the strings to the soundboard. Schimmel bridges are made from select solid hard wood,

capped with layers of maple veneer, and precisely shaped and installed using Schimmels exclusive CAPE

technology. The strung back assemblies of all Schimmel grand models are based on the same design principles.

They represent state-of-the-art technology in work-manship and design. As a result, Schimmel grands offer an

exquisite richness and body of sound, different in volume according to the size of each instrument, but unique in

tone color, with extraordinary sustain and a balanced harmony throughout the compass of the instrument.

Schimmel Pegasus Grand CC 208 P

Length 11 4 - Width 64 - Height 44 - Weight 1300 lbs.

For sale by the original owner, and kept in pristine condition in their private residence.


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A Musical Instrument Has a Soul

A Schimmel piano is unmistakable and an ideal

partner for musical dialogues. Its natural sound

touches the senses. It is brought to life by the vi-

brating strings and soundboard. Enchantingly rich

in the wide variety of its tonal facets.

The Sources of the Good Sound

Over 230 strings serve as sound sources, each vi-

brating in its own way. Once set into vibration by

the hammer blow, they set the bridge, and in turn

the sensitive soundboard, into vibration.

The Backbone of a Schimmel Piano

In piano manufacturing, stability is important.Every piano contains over 200 strings, each under

tension in excess of 686 newtons / 154 lb., adding

up to a grand total of 176,520 newtons / 20 tons. A

good reason why the cast-iron plate, the backbone

of a Schimmel piano, is computer optimized with

the aid of the Schimmel CAPE software.

How Sound is Made Audible

It is not without good reason that a Schimmel

piano has an excellent sound. Its soundboard

speaks the language of music-without electronicamplication, without distortion, without exag-

geration of the low and high frequencies. It shapes

the vibrational energy of the strings, acts as a lter

and a mixer, as an amplier and a membrane. It

vibrates in a multitude of different ways, continu-

ally changing, in this manner producing airborne

sound waves which are transmitted to the ear and

are experienced by our senses as the unmistakable

sound patterns of a traditional piano.

Lenny Kravitz owns and played the Pegasus

on his world tour. Prince - Eddie Murphy - and

other noted celebrities - as well as some anony-

mous owners comprise the exclusive member-

ship in this limited production of 14 pianos

built.

The curved keyboard allows the player to

perform effortlessly without having to move

your body. This is like driving a high perfor-

mance car for a player, or an athlete taking

off leg weights and running. You can actually

perform to a higher level with less effort, and

far more awless than you thought possible.

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